Category: Main Dishes
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Beer Marinade for Beef
In coming up with the menu for last night’s dinner party, I kept coming back to the hunks-o’-grilled-meat theme, rather than a more normal oven-based menu, given the storms we have been having this weekend. But I did end up barbecuing, first the pork tenderloin and then a top sirloin that had been marinated in…
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Poached Salmon in Soy Sauce Marinade
I do really try sometimes, but I’m just not a fish lover. However, both my girls somehow love fish and salmon in particular. I know it’s good for you. I try to buy the wild salmon which is not “CheapCooking” unless you consider your long-term health costs! But it’s strange to try to cook something…
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Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches with Au Jus Seasoning Packet
Dinner tonight: French Dip Sandwiches Stir-fried vegetables Salad with Green Goddess dressing I have a good French dip recipe, which when I searched for just now I realized I had never posted… But when I was at the grocery store they had the little packets of au jus powder stuff on sale and I decided…
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Baked Chicken Parmesan
This is somewhat similar to the chicken cutlets my ex MIL taught me to make but they’re baked rather than fried, so require a lot less last-minute attention. And of course anything with Worcestershire catches my attention! What Do You Serve with Chicken Parmesan? I served these chicken Parmesan breasts with Green salad with Green…
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Applesauce-Glazed Ham
I baked a half a ham shank for New Year’s dinner, going with the southern tradition of collard greens, cornbread, and blackeyed peas as well. I’ve basically been happy with every ham I’ve baked and the only changes I make are with the different glazes. The maple syrup/brown sugar/mustard glaze is delicious but I felt…